Award

Intelligence, Data and Research

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has successfully concluded a procurement process for "Intelligence, Data and Research" services, focusing on identifying global learning and development trends beneficial for commercial leadership. The procurement, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" in the industry sector, took place in the United Kingdom. The contracting authority followed a single tender action procurement method for an amount totalling GBP 49,910. The tender period concluded on 13 March 2025, with the contract starting on 19 March 2025 and extending until 30 May 2025. The awarded supplier for this complete tender is Apolitical Group Limited.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms operating in research, consultancy, and commercial leadership development. Businesses capable of conducting in-depth research and offering strategic insights into future trends would find this tender highly beneficial. Large-scale organisations like Apolitical Group Limited, with expertise in delivering comprehensive research and consultancy services, are well-suited to compete for such contracts, facilitating their expansion and strengthening their portfolios in supporting government agencies.

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Notice Title

Intelligence, Data and Research

Notice Description

To research and identify current and future global learning and development delivery trends and perspectives in commercial leadership, judgement and business acumen that will benefit our people and support the vision in the next 5-10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8dea144-5690-47dd-a9e9-26ce98bd865e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d5be21-0338-4617-9fcf-ca3bbb5f534b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APOLITICAL GROUP

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